Series Thread: 1) Toronto Raptors vs 4) Cleveland Cavs

[LogicMan]

Kevin Love's playoff history............

Never has someone let his team down more..................


Season Age Tm Lg Pos G GS MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% 2P 2PA 2P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS
2014-15 26 CLE NBA PF 4 4 107 5.7 13.8 .415 3.0 7.1 .429 2.7 6.7 .400 4.7 6.4 .737 2.0 7.4 9.4 3.4 0.3 0.7 2.0 4.0 19.2

2015-16 27 CLE NBA PF 20 19 613 5.4 14.0 .385 2.7 6.5 .414 2.7 7.5 .359 3.7 4.4 .840 2.0 8.3 10.3 2.5 0.5 0.5 1.6 2.0 17.2

2016-17 28 CLE NBA PF 18 18 578 5.9 13.6 .436 3.1 6.9 .450 2.8 6.7 .421 3.9 4.7 .840 2.2 9.7 11.9 1.9 1.3 1.0 1.9 2.9 18.9

2017-18 29 CLE NBA C 7 7 229 4.2 12.6 .338 2.2 5.3 .412 2.0 7.2 .283 1.9 2.2 .857 3.3 6.9 10.2 1.1 0.6 0.3 2.5 3.0 12.6

 

[bksballer89]

Hey, how come we don't have the useful tool in this section?

Its not a useful thread

 

[Wamu]

Based on overall talent...the Raptors should win this.

But they may be the only team I can remember that has actually admitted to being scared of another team/player.

If they can get over that phobia, they will win the series.

I'm not convinced they can, especially if Lebron goes Lebron on them and the Cavs win one of the first 2 games.

Cavs in 6.

You think it's safe to say if the Raptors take care of business the 1st 2 games they got the series but if it's 1-1 heading back to Cleveland it might mentally fuck w/ Toronto? Because there's no doubt LeBron's in their heads.

 

[trojanfan12]

You think it's safe to say if the Raptors take care of business the 1st 2 games they got the series but if it's 1-1 heading back to Cleveland it might mentally fuck w/ Toronto? Because there's no doubt LeBron's in their heads.

Pretty much. I think maintaining HCA is crucial for them in this series. If they can win the 1st two games at home, then Lebron becomes a little less of the Boogeyman and they get some confidence. But if they go back to Cleveland at 1-1, then yeah, I think "here we go again" starts to creep in to their minds.

 

[Wamu]

Pretty much. I think maintaining HCA is crucial for them in this series. If they can win the 1st two games at home, then Lebron becomes a little less of the Boogeyman and they get some confidence. But if they go back to Cleveland at 1-1, then yeah, I think "here we go again" starts to creep in to their minds.

What do you think will be the better series Philly/Boston or Cleveland/Toronto? Of course for biased reasons I'm going w/ the Celtics/76ers series.

 

[trojanfan12]

What do you think will be the better series Philly/Boston or Cleveland/Toronto? Of course for biased reasons I'm going w/ the Celtics/76ers series.

Tough to say. I think both will be interesting series.

You can make a case in both series as to why they should be over quickly. Boston is missing too many dudes and the Raptors are more talented than the Cavs.

But, Boston has shown that they are still dangerous because of their heart and their coach, while the Raptors sleep with night lights on to keep the Lebron monster away.

I'm just hoping that when these series are over, there will be legit reasons for both series to be called the better series.

 

[Wamu]

Tough to say. I think both will be interesting series.

You can make a case in both series as to why they should be over quickly. Boston is missing too many dudes and the Raptors are more talented than the Cavs.

But, Boston has shown that they are still dangerous because of their heart and their coach, while the Raptors sleep with night lights on to keep the Lebron monster away.

I'm just hoping that when these series are over, there will be legit reasons for both series to be called the better series.

Don't know about you but I'll be rooting for the Cavs in that series because Toronto's not in the Good Old U-S- of A! Which makes them the enemy. Hey do you remember 2 years ago when the Cavs & Raptors played & for game 3 in Toronto the Canadian Customs Officials wouldn't let the Cavs of the plane? They do that shit again & I say nuke 'em!

 

[raptorlife4]

Don't know about you but I'll be rooting for the Cavs in that series because Toronto's not in the Good Old U-S- of A! Which makes them the enemy. Hey do you remember 2 years ago when the Cavs & Raptors played & for game 3 in Toronto the Canadian Customs Officials wouldn't let the Cavs of the plane? They do that shit again & I say nuke 'em!

And the toothless award goes to. You do realize that 98% of our team is American and two of them play for Team USA in the Olympics

 

[Wamu]

And the toothless award goes to. You do realize that 98% of our team is American and two of them play for Team USA in the Olympics

Sarcasm isn't your strength is it? Thanks for taking that comment seriously. Next time try to find a sense of humor.

 

[DorianRo]

Raptors in 5. Cavs should have lost the Pacers who are a way inferior team to the Raptors. Raptors also have a decisive advantage inside. Nowhere to run for the Cavs.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Kevin Love's playoff history............

Never has someone let his team down more..................


Season Age Tm Lg Pos G GS MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% 2P 2PA 2P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS
2014-15 26 CLE NBA PF 4 4 107 5.7 13.8 .415 3.0 7.1 .429 2.7 6.7 .400 4.7 6.4 .737 2.0 7.4 9.4 3.4 0.3 0.7 2.0 4.0 19.2

2015-16 27 CLE NBA PF 20 19 613 5.4 14.0 .385 2.7 6.5 .414 2.7 7.5 .359 3.7 4.4 .840 2.0 8.3 10.3 2.5 0.5 0.5 1.6 2.0 17.2

2016-17 28 CLE NBA PF 18 18 578 5.9 13.6 .436 3.1 6.9 .450 2.8 6.7 .421 3.9 4.7 .840 2.2 9.7 11.9 1.9 1.3 1.0 1.9 2.9 18.9

2017-18 29 CLE NBA C 7 7 229 4.2 12.6 .338 2.2 5.3 .412 2.0 7.2 .283 1.9 2.2 .857 3.3 6.9 10.2 1.1 0.6 0.3 2.5 3.0 12.6

not exactly easy to read or comprehend there slugger.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Kevin Love's playoff history............

Never has someone let his team down more..................


Season Age Tm Lg Pos G GS MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% 2P 2PA 2P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS
2014-15 26 CLE NBA PF 4 4 107 5.7 13.8 .415 3.0 7.1 .429 2.7 6.7 .400 4.7 6.4 .737 2.0 7.4 9.4 3.4 0.3 0.7 2.0 4.0 19.2

2015-16 27 CLE NBA PF 20 19 613 5.4 14.0 .385 2.7 6.5 .414 2.7 7.5 .359 3.7 4.4 .840 2.0 8.3 10.3 2.5 0.5 0.5 1.6 2.0 17.2

2016-17 28 CLE NBA PF 18 18 578 5.9 13.6 .436 3.1 6.9 .450 2.8 6.7 .421 3.9 4.7 .840 2.2 9.7 11.9 1.9 1.3 1.0 1.9 2.9 18.9

2017-18 29 CLE NBA C 7 7 229 4.2 12.6 .338 2.2 5.3 .412 2.0 7.2 .283 1.9 2.2 .857 3.3 6.9 10.2 1.1 0.6 0.3 2.5 3.0 12.6

yah....im just looking up the stats on my own because this is very difficult to decipher

just looking at his stats from last year

yah id sure hate a guy that is averaging 17 pts, 11 rebounds, 45% from the 3 pt line, 1.7 apg, 1 block a game and 1 steal a game...thats just awful - who would want a guy that is going for 17 pts, 11 boards and shooting 45% from 3? that is just letting your team down big time if you ask me. lol

or the year before--- 15 pts, 9 boards, 2 assists a game in 31 minutes a game is just terrible 41% from 3....wow that is so bad.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Raptors in 5. Cavs should have lost the Pacers who are a way inferior team to the Raptors. Raptors also have a decisive advantage inside. Nowhere to run for the Cavs.

wanna put an avatar bet on the series?

just as full disclosure- i would owe @TurnUpTheHeat first if the Raptors win as i have a 2 week avatar bet with him--- but i would be happy to tack another one on to the end if you are game.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

not exactly easy to read or comprehend there slugger.

Like the majority of your posts

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Fuck it. Cavs in 3.

Gotta be more bombastic, wamu.

Muthafuckin Cavs in three. Bookmarket. Triple-double by Craig Ehlo in game 2. You heard it hear first.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Tough to say. I think both will be interesting series.

You can make a case in both series as to why they should be over quickly. Boston is missing too many dudes and the Raptors are more talented than the Cavs.

But, Boston has shown that they are still dangerous because of their heart and their coach, while the Raptors sleep with night lights on to keep the Lebron monster away.

I'm just hoping that when these series are over, there will be legit reasons for both series to be called the better series.

you dont still think Byron Scott is a better coach than Brad Stevens do ya?

 

[msgkings322]

And the toothless award goes to. You do realize that 98% of our team is American and two of them play for Team USA in the Olympics

I thought Canadians had good senses of humor....

 

[Black Adam]

I thought Canadians had good senses of humor....

the ones I know do...

 

[msgkings322]

the ones I know do...

Me too, just not this guy apparently. Plus we could list a ton of famous comedy talent from there

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

wanna put an avatar bet on the series?

just as full disclosure- i would owe @TurnUpTheHeat first if the Raptors win as i have a 2 week avatar bet with him--- but i would be happy to tack another one on to the end if you are game.

If you make other bets, I don't care in which order you honor mine (if I win), if it matters to the other person(s).